Complete Steel Stud/Masonry Veneer Wall Systems: Performance and Specification

Complete Steel Stud/Masonry Veneer Wall Systems: Performance and Specification Presented by Drew Clausen of CavityComplete In today’s high performance building market, specifying materials that work together as a complete wall system is more critical than ever. Systems can help designers meet new energy codes, reduce costs, and improve building function and sustainability while making the design process faster and simpler. This course will educate participants on the functional components and system attributes of the most common exterior wall system, steel stud with masonry veneer. The course will detail key system components such as continuous and stud cavity insulation, air/water resistive barriers, air sealing practices, masonry wall ties and water drainage/management practices. Key codes and standards will be reviewed to define system interaction and key specification practices to insure wall system designs are consistent with recent advances in building analysis, new code requirements, revised test methods, and a comprehensive, systems approach to wall systems. Dinner and refreshments included – please join us at 5:30 PM February 26th, 2015!! For reservations Call Jim or Heidi @ (847) 824-0146 Drew & CavityComplete - will introduce the group to CavityComplete, a steel stud masonry veneer wall assembly, which was recently launched by Owens Corning, Mortar Net, Heckmann, Rodenhouse and Tremco. The assembly features popular products that are very familiar to masons and architects. Moreover, the CavityComplete manufacturer team has tested all of the components together (as a system) to ensure compatibility and code compliance. This makes it easier for architects to specify a high performance masonry veneer wall more efficiently. The owner benefits from a limited system warranty. Contractors have peace of mind that all of the components are compatible and pass key code requirements (ASTM E2357, NFPA 285, etc.) Learn more at: www.cavitycomplete.com.